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1961 HITS ARCHIVE: Amor - Ben E. King

151K views · 3.6K reactions | On this Day in Music History - May 19 1960 The Drifters record "Save The Last Dance For Me", with Ben E. King on lead vocals. The song will top the US chart the following October and reach #2 in the UK in November. The group would go on to place eleven more songs on the Billboard Top 40, but this would be their only number one. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio | Facebook

"SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME" Originally written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, first recorded in 1960 by the Drifters, with Ben E. King on lead vocals. Although the Drifter’s enjoyed a successful musical career, “Save The Last Dance For Me”, was to be the group’s only #1 release. It was said that the song was written on the day of Doc Pomus’ wedding while he watched his bride dancing with their guests. Pomus had polio and needed assistance to get around. The song was written from his perspective